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The Hop

Description:

Every night of the week (except Tuesdays, when it's closed), you’ll find a full crowd at the large wraparound bar, enjoying the many ever-changing choices of what’s on tap from around the country and around the region— whether a refreshing Peekskill Brewery “Simple Sour” or a full-bodied Thunder Dog Stout from the Gun Hill Brewing Company in the Bronx. There is also a grocery section with still more beer (refrigerated and not) and a selection of brew-friendly sauces and such. A short but varied menu offers plenty of bar munchies, from something as simple as a pretzel with mustard ($4) or a pickle plate ($7). A hearty roast beef and bacon sandwich is also a choice, but there is lighter fare, too, like the vegan Reuben made with tempeh. Despite the dominating presence of the aforementioned bar, this is a family-friendly place and baby bottles strew tabletops along with beer glasses, as hipster parents unwind (a separate, quieter dining room is also available). If it’s a date night, split a frothy Stout Beer Float: stout with coffee-toffee ice cream and whipped cream.